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Evans has two masters degrees and previously served as a graduate assistant at the University of Texas under Shaka Smart.

“R.J. is a very talented young coach with a great future,” said Padgett. “He’s another member of our staff that has competed at a very high level. R.J. has accumulated significant experience at his multiple stops, all which will be a great benefit to our players. He has built a great rapport with our players and has earned their respect.”

Evans fills the role of associate coach Kenny Johnson, who is currently on administrative leave in the wake of a federal investigation into bribery in college basketball.

On Thursday, Padgett announced he had hired former Ohio State assistant Greg Paulus, who played basketball at Duke and football at Syracuse.

Last week, Trent Johnson was added to Padgett’s staff.

Padgett, a former assistant coach, took over the Cardinals after Rick Pitino was suspended in September.